After the frustrating washout at Blenheim, with Henry (Bournston Highland Charm) sitting pretty after dressage, it was good to be competing at Burnham Market this weekend.
Poppy (Papillon) won the 5yr old class, and it could have been a 1,2 after Freddy (Footprints in the Sand) posted a leading dressage score. Unfortunately he and me had a bad day on the Cross Country course with two silly 20's which put us out of it.
Rudy (Rudy's Pride) has not competed a lot this year. He is a big boy and I have concentrated on building his strength and condition before too much competition. The plan seems to be working well. He produced a great dressage, and although there were a couple of careless poles down, cross country was awesome. Another great prospect!
Henry produced another great dressage round – better I felt than Blenheim – and then a good double clear showjumping and cross country. I took him steady, and I am still hoping for a late slot at Boekelo CCI*** next month (along with many others who were at Blenheim and Burghley!)
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22nd Sep 2008
